Issues of drug use in our society to include up-to-date research material no less than 5 years old.

Topics will pertain to issues of drug use in our society to include up-to-date research material no less than 5 years old.

The research paper must be typed, double spaced and a minimum of seven pages in length.

It must include a detailed Reference Section with a minimum of five articles (APA approved) and three secondary materials (i.e., books) (8 total references).

Paper should address the Problem and/or importance of the topic, hypothesis supported by research (Review of Related Literature), Conclusion, and Implications for Future Research.

No more than 20 % of the written assignment in this course may be attributed to referenced sources.

Style must be APA (7th Edition